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Champions League Review: Arsenal Succeed and Aston Villa Stumble. A mixed week for Premier League clubs in the Champions League

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00:01A mixed week in the Champions League for Premier League clubs, Arsenal remained unbeaten in the European competition with a
00:09hard-fought victory over Slavia Prague.
00:12They won 2-1 in the Czech capital and Alteta's side were made to work for the points there.
00:21The Gunners looked well in control during the first half after Nouni Maduweke opened the scoring after a great pass
00:29from Victor Jokeres who then made it 2-0.
00:32He had some good combination play with Mikel Moreno and Arsenal's advantage was doubled before half-time.
00:41For periods in the second half, the Gunners were well and truly under the cosh and just before full-time,
00:48Slavia Prague pulled one goal back.
00:50It was also a crucial goal-line clearance made by David Reiter and centre-back Gabriel to protect the lead
00:57as well.
00:58The result gives Arsenal a third win from their opening four-league phase matches.
01:03The only winless fixture for the Gunners was away at Bayern Munich.
01:08It was a contrasting European night for Aston Villa during the week.
01:13They suffered a 3-0 defeat away at Barcelona.
01:16Luminiumau opened the scoring before former Leeds winger Rafinha struck twice after the break, ending Villa's perfect start to the
01:27competition.
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